Human Rights Watch
What Human Rights Watch's own job postings say about working there: pay, places, benefits and who they hire. Every figure comes from 50 postings ForGood has read since August 2026.
What they pay
Yearly pay from the postings that list it: the typical range is the median low and median high end. Monthly pay is ×12, hourly and daily pay is left out, and currencies aren't converted.
| Level | Currency | Postings | Typical range | Lowest – highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | USD | 16 | $136k – $158k | $68k – $400k |
| Entry | USD | 5 | $70k – $70k | $61k – $85k |
| Mid | USD | 4 | $80k – $88k | $80k – $122k |
| Senior | CAD | 3 | CAD 80k – CAD 88k | CAD 80k – CAD 88k |
| Entry | EUR | 3 | €6,672 – €6,672 | €6,672 – €6,672 |
- Development & Outreach Department InternBerlin, GermanyEUR 556 per month
- Development & Outreach InternBerlin, GermanyEUR 556 per month
- Director, Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesUS$ 133,000 – 157,000
- Washington, DC, DirectorWashington, DC, OfficeUS$ 133,000 – 157,000
- Development WriterNew York, New York, United StatesUSD 80,000 – 88,000 plus benefits
- Development Writer/EditorNew YorkUSD 80,000 – 88,000 plus benefits
- Associate, Children's Rights DivisionNew York, New York, United StatesUSD 60,601 - 64,928
- AssociateNew York, US$60,601 - $64,928
Where they hire
Open roles by country
What they hire for
Open roles by category
Seniority
Open roles by level
Work setup
Open roles by schedule
Benefits they mention
Out of the 13 open postings that describe benefits
Newest open roles
Development & Outreach Department Intern
Development & Outreach Intern
Director, Washington, DC
Washington, DC, Director
Development Writer
Advocacy Department and Development & Outreach Department Intern
Development Writer/Editor
Development & Outreach Department and Advocacy Department Intern
More open roles
- Development & Outreach Department and Advocacy Department InternStockholm, Sweden1w
- Associate, Children's Rights DivisionNew York, New York, United States1w
- AssociateNew York, US2w
- Associate Director, Development and OutreachSanta Monica, Los Angeles2w
- Development and Outreach Department InternSydney, Australia3w
- Associate, FundraisingStockholm Office3w
- Chief Development OfficerPreferably based in HRW's New York office, with other HRW offices a possibility4w
- Chief Development OfficerNew York, NY4w
- ResearcherMultiple Locations Considered1mo
- Chief Development OfficerMultiple Locations Considered (NYC Preferred)1mo
Who works there
ForGood doesn't list people. These links let you look them up yourself.
- People at Human Rights Watch on LinkedIn →
A LinkedIn search for its current and former staff, run in your own account. Look for people in the team you're applying to.
- Leadership and finances on ProPublica →
The IRS Form 990 filings of Human Rights Watch Inc (EIN 13-2875808, New York, NY) name its officers, directors and highest-paid staff, with their pay, and show its revenue and spending.
Reaching out: a short note to someone doing the kind of work you want, asking for 15 minutes about their job rather than for a referral, is answered more often than you'd expect. Name the role and keep it under 100 words.
Quick answers
Does Human Rights Watch post salaries?
72% of the 50 Human Rights Watch job postings ForGood has read listed pay. The most common band is senior roles at $136k–$158k a year.
Where does Human Rights Watch hire?
Its 18 open roles on ForGood are in 4 countries, mostly United States, Sweden, Germany.
Does Human Rights Watch hire remotely?
17% of its open roles are listed as remote or hybrid.
Figures are computed by ForGood from the employer's public job postings, which may be incomplete or out of date. ForGood is not affiliated with this organization. Confirm pay, benefits and requirements with the employer before applying.